Overview

As a student on the MSc Financial Technology at University College London (UCL), you will learn about new digital business models, how innovation through technology is changing financial services, technology skills in blockchain, and machine learning applications in finance. As you progress through the programme, you will develop quantitative finance skills and apply technology in the domain.

Employability

This programme is designed to help you gain a critical awareness of current issues and the development of financial systems and markets. You will also develop strong quantitative finance, financial technology and business and strategy skills related to the financial services industry. Individuals who wish to pursue technology-led finance and banking careers will be strongly equipped through this master’s programme. Universal banks, mutual, pension and hedge funds, investment banks, governments, central banks, advisory bodies and new challenger fintech start-ups and technology companies should be prospective employers for you.

At the end of this programme, you will be able to perform analytical tasks basic to the financial services industry (focussed on quantitative finance), including the analysis and interpretation of data and big data. You will be able to gain a broad understanding of how technology is applied in the financial services domain to business models, practices and quantitative finance. You will be able to use strategic thinking on how emerging technologies are changing the financial services landscape. Finally, you will be able to deploy machine learning tools and design blockchain technology solutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Machine Learning with Applications in Finance
Blockchain Technologies
Digital Finance
Innovation and Strategy in Finance
Data-driven Modelling of Financial Markets
Applied Computational Finance
Operational Risk Measurement for Financial Institutions
Networks and Systemic Risk
Financial Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

An upper-second class UK Bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering or a similarly quantitative subject.
Programming experience in a language such as Python, C++ or Matlab is an advantage but is not mandatory. Relevant work experience is also taken into account. Some programming experience means that you have experience of working on projects deploying code or have passed modules/ assessments in your previous education with coding components. If you do not have this knowledge, there will be tutorials offered at the beginning of the programme, but you will be expected to get up to speed rapidly.
A self-assessment test will be available to determine if you will need additional support for coding. A good knowledge of linear algebra, statistics and probability theory will be assumed.

Tuition Fees

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47100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

47100 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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